This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 471.9996, by changing the language regarding rent control prohibitions for statutory or home rule charter cities, counties, or towns. The amendment establishes a clear prohibition against adopting or renewing any laws to control rents on private residential property, removing the previous exception that allowed for such control if approved in a general election. The new language emphasizes that no local government entity may enact rent control measures, thereby reinforcing the prohibition.

Additionally, the bill repeals subdivision 2 of section 471.9996, which previously outlined the conditions under which local governments could control rents, specifically if such measures were approved by voters in a general election. This repeal eliminates any potential for local rent control initiatives, consolidating the authority to regulate rents solely at the state level. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the prohibition against rent control across Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 471.9996